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Nonprofits Need Profit Too — What We Can Learn From For-Profit Businesses

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits need money to make social good happen. We just need to spend all our money on our mission and can’t give it to shareholders. Nonprofits must consider themselves businesses first before they layer on their unique, social-good-generating challenges.

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Eight Fundamental Concepts for Successful Non-Profit Fundraising Events

The Fundraising Authority

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. Then, they expect the money to come flowing in. 3: Money saved is money earned.

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How Do Nonprofits Make Money?

Donorbox

Just like for-profit businesses, nonprofits are funded by a variety of income streams. While it may seem counterintuitive to think about nonprofits making money, they need to have a steady stream of funding to support their mission. Although their aim isn’t to bring […] The post How Do Nonprofits Make Money?

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Nonprofit Startups: Apply for 501(c)(3) Status or Secure Fiscal Sponsorship?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jeni Putalavage-Ross , SVP of Operations at Ribbon – a platform helps nonprofits and charitable individuals start nonprofits quicker while saving time, money, and effort. How does someone test an idea for a nonprofit without committing the time, effort, and money to apply for 501(c)(3) status, find a board, and secure long-term funding?

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6 Places to Find Grants for Your Non-Profit

The Fundraising Authority

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. If your non-profit is looking for new grant opportunities, here are six tried-and-true places to find them: #1 – Your Board I always start my grant research with my board.

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How To Sell Your Business For A Profit

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Exit Rich, The 6 P Method To Sell Your Business For High Profit is the new book by Michelle Seiler Tucker and Sharon Lechter. Read this invaluable book if you are an entrepreneur or business owner preparing to sell your business. What’s the best time to sell my business?

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Raise More Money - 4 Financial Secrets for Fundraisers

Blue Fox

Business closures. ” Our CEO, Chantal Sheehan recently wrote a guest feature article for Bloomerang addressing this exact question: 4 Finance Secrets to Help You Raise More Money. (1) Fundraisers certainly have their work cut out for them this year. Coronavirus. Unemployment. Natural disasters. A contentious election year.

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